Description
Chipotle Chicken Chowder is a creamy, comforting soup that combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and the smoky heat of chipotle peppers. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a delightful meal that warms you from the inside out. Serve with crusty bread or garnish with fresh herbs for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen corn
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft and translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add minced chipotle peppers; stir well.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with heavy cream until smooth. Gradually add to the pot while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Add frozen corn and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg